People with disabilities were the most underrepresented employment equity group

With all the emphasis in recent years on inclusion and diversity, you would think that Canadian organizations would have made a positive impact in that direction. But a new report released by the Conference Board of Canada on Thursday suggests inclusion strategies, investments and actions by Canadian organizations are not always aligned. The report, Measuring…

The CEO of the Canadian Football Academy talks about why team building, leadership and motivation are so important

Tom Higgins is CEO of the Canadian Football Academy and a former coach in the Canadian Football League. What is the Canadian Football Academy and what does it do? Higgins: The CFA was born of an idea between me and Tony Fasano. We wanted to promote youth football in a positive, safe and skilful way.…

Husky Energy has announced it is conducting a strategic review that could lead to it selling its Canadian retail and commercial fuels business, as well as its Prince George. B.C., refinery. “Our retail network and the Prince George refinery are excellent assets, with exceptional employees, which have made solid contributions to Husky over the years,”…

TransCanada Corp. announced on Wednesday it will change its name to TC Energy “to better reflect the scope of the company’s operations as a leading North American energy infrastructure company.” The company said its shareholders will be asked to approve a special resolution to change the name at the company’s next annual and special meeting…

Ann Marie MacDougall of LeaderBoom talks about preparing the next generation for the high-pressure global business arena

Ann Marie MacDougall is president of LeaderBoom Inc. What is LeaderBoom and why was it created? MacDougall: LeaderBoom is a results-oriented firm launched in 2012 that provides just-in-time customized leadership development programs and advisory services designed to empower and accelerate performance in individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. We do this by integrating fresh insights mined through…

Virtual team of professionals will provide counselling and support for patients

Canadian pharmacy giant Shoppers Drug Mart has launched an online platform for the sale of medical cannabis. “As trusted medication experts, pharmacists have an important role to play in the safe and informed use of medical cannabis. Today's announcement is a leap forward for those looking for professional oversight and trusted support in this area,”…

Ryan DeLuca of the Calgary Real Estate Board talks about what a buyer can ask and what a seller must disclose about pot

Ryan DeLuca is supervisor of training and compliance, member practice, with the Calgary Real Estate Board. What are the biggest potential impacts to the residential housing market of the legalization of cannabis? DeLuca: For some buyers, cannabis cultivation in a property may affect their ability to secure financing or homeowner’s insurance on that property. Some…

Prices will improve because of increased demand from U.S. refineries, improving transportation capacity and mandatory productions cuts in Alberta

The oilpatch in Alberta has had a tough go of it since oil prices collapsed in the latter part of 2014. But on Tuesday there was some good news from a new report released by Deloitte’s Resource and Advisory Group. It forecasts prices for Canadian heavy and light oil to improve somewhat in 2019 because…

Exports fell almost 3% in November, mainly as a result of lower crude oil deliveries

Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the rest of the world widened from $851 million in October to $2.1 billion in November, according to data released on Tuesday by Statistics Canada. The federal agency said that was due to exports falling by 2.9 per cent in November, mainly on lower crude oil exports, while imports decreased…

Cheryl Dyck of MSI Action Group and CASS Consulting talks about moulding leaders who inspire success

Cheryl Dyck is president and CEO of MSI Action Group and CASS Consulting Inc. Tell me what you do? Dyck: At a high level, we work alongside business owners and their teams to build their success, like business advisers. We become confidantes of the business owners and help them plan their business future, growth and…